Caregiver Resources

Surrounding you with caregiver resources

You and other family members may find yourselves in an unfamiliar role as caregivers for your loved one with a serious illness. But you can get help to make you more comfortable with a range of caregiving duties. In addition to providing hands-on care wherever the patient calls home, Hospice of the Panhandle’s expert team offers tips, training and other resources to help you become a more skilled caregiver.

Learn the caregiving skills you need

With our training and coaching, you can develop proper caregiving skills and techniques, including:

Precise medication monitoring
Lifting techniques
Turning or repositioning your loved one in bed
Giving a bed bath
Changing the bed with your loved one in it
Transferring your loved one from bed to chair, and vice versa
Fall prevention
Incontinence care
Assisting your loved one with walking

When the time comes: A caregiver's guide

Get prepared for “When the Time Comes”

One of the most important ways Hospice of the Panhandle surrounds you and your loved ones with support is by educating you on the end-of-life process so that you are confident in caring for your loved one. When the Time Comes is a booklet that shares information about the dying process, from what to expect to what you can do to help your loved one be most comfortable. While each person’s journey is unique, this booklet pulls together the most common steps along the way so that you can be best prepared to aid your loved one during this time.

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